The best pizza on Long Island, NY doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Most people outside New York focus on the city, but some of the best pizza in New York is being made just east of Queens in neighborhood pizzerias that have been perfecting their craft for decades.
What makes Long Island pizza so good is the variety. You can find everything from classic New York style slices and grandma pies to Roman-style al taglio, traditional Neapolitan pizza, Detroit-style squares, and even wood-fired pies coming out of a trailer behind a brewery in Copiague.
These are my personal picks for the best pizza places on Long Island, ranked in order of preference. Every pizzeria on this list is somewhere I’ve eaten multiple times and would happily recommend to a friend. Some are well-known Long Island institutions. Others are places that still feel like hidden gems.
Top Long Island Pizza Picks
Long Island has more great pizza than most people realize. These are the four pizzerias I recommend most often.
WEST HEMPSTEAD
Dario's
My favorite NY-style pizza on Long Island.
MINEOLA
Taglio
Roman-style pizza inspired by the best slice shops in Rome.
COPIAGUE
Nico's Charred Pies
Wood-fired pizzas served behind Root + Branch Brewery.
CENTERREACH
Mozzafiato
Suffolk County’s top destination for Roman-style pizza.
The Best Pizza Places on Long Island
There is no single style that defines Long Island pizza. Some of the best pizzerias on Long Island specialize in classic New York slices, while others focus on Roman-style al taglio, Neapolitan pies, Detroit-style squares, grandma slices, or Sicilian pizza.
These are my favorite pizza places on Long Island, ranked in order. Every spot on this list is somewhere I’ve personally visited, and each brings something different to the table.
Dario's Pizza
If you’re looking for some of the best pizza on Long Island, Dario’s Pizza in West Hempstead should be near the top of your list. This neighborhood favorite has built a loyal following for both its Roman-style square slices and classic New York-style pies.
The Red Pepperoni Pizza finished with Mike’s Hot Honey is my go-to order. The combination of sweet heat, crispy crust, and quality pepperoni makes it my favorite New York-style pizza on Long Island.
Owner Dario Carosi is a trained pastry chef from Italy, and that background shows in both the dough and the creativity of the menu. While the New York-style pies are excellent, the Roman-style square slices are where he really gets to experiment. Some of the standout options include:
- Diavola – Tomato sauce, spicy soppressata, and stracciatella
- Calabrian Chicken – Shredded chicken, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and Calabrian mayo
- Beef Birria – Slow-cooked shredded beef, arugula, caramelized onions, and white sauce
- Eggplant – Tomato sauce, fried eggplant, whipped ricotta, and fresh basil
Beyond the pizza, Dario’s also serves Italian sandwiches on housemade focaccia and a variety of bombolini doughnuts, a nod to Carosi’s pastry roots.
There are plenty of great pizza places on Long Island, but Dario’s is one of the few that excels at both Roman-style and New York-style pizza. It’s one of my top two pizzerias on the island and the place I recommend most often when someone asks where to find the best pizza on Long Island.
What to Get:Â While this is the one place that I recommend both the NY style and square roman style slices, I think Dario’s has the best NY style pizza on Long Island, in particular the pepperoni.
Taglio
Second on my list of the best pizza on Long Island is Taglio in Mineola.
As the name suggests, Taglio specializes in Roman-style pizza al taglio, the rectangular pizza traditionally sold by the slice throughout Rome. Baked in blue-steel pans, the crust comes out light, airy, and remarkably crisp. The first time I tried it, it immediately reminded me of Pizzarium Bonci, my favorite pizza shop in Rome.
Founded by Rob Cervoni, Taglio has become one of the most respected pizza shops on Long Island. It was recently named among the Top 100 Pizzerias in the World and ranked as the third-best slice shop in the United States by the Italy-based organization 50 Top Pizza.
Some of my favorite slices include the Mortadella Pistachio, topped with ricotta and crushed pistachios, and the San Gennaro with sweet Italian sausage and roasted peppers. The toppings change regularly, but the quality of the dough is what keeps me coming back.
Located just steps from the Mineola LIRR station, Taglio is also one of the easiest Long Island pizza spots to visit without a car. If you’re coming from New York City, you can be eating some of the best Roman-style pizza on Long Island just a few minutes after stepping off the train.
What to Get: Try any of the Roman-style square slices. My go-to is the Diavola, but don’t miss creative options like the Potato Rosemary, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, or the fan-favorite Mortadella Pistachio.
Nico's Charred Pies
You might not expect to find some of the best pizza on Long Island behind a brewery, but that’s exactly what’s happening at Root + Branch Brewing in Copiague. Nico’s Charred Pies operates out of a retrofitted trailer behind the taproom, and the pairing of great beer and great pizza makes this one of my favorite food stops on Long Island.
Nico’s specializes in wood-fired, thin-crust pies that live up to the name, with just the right amount of char coming from the oven. The menu is intentionally small, usually consisting of the Original, Red, White, Pepperoni, and Dante. If you’re ordering just one, make it the Dante, topped with hot soppressata and aged mozzarella. It has enough heat to stand out without overpowering everything else.
What I like most about Nico’s is that they don’t try to do too much. There aren’t dozens of specialty pies or an oversized menu. They focus on a handful of pizzas and execute them consistently. Every pie I’ve had there has come out with the same crisp crust and signature char.
And while technically you can order your pizza to go, I’d recommend sticking around. Grab a beer from Root + Branch, find a seat in the tasting room, and enjoy it fresh from the oven. Between the pizza and the beer, it’s one of the easiest recommendations on this list.
What to Get: Any of the wood-fired thin crust pies. Whole pies only
Mozzafiato Pizzeria
Mozzafiato is one of the top spots for Roman-style pizza on Long Island and one of the strongest pizza shops in Suffolk County. Since opening in 2020, it has built a loyal following for its al taglio slices and creative toppings.
Like Taglio, the pizza is baked in blue-steel rectangular pans imported from Italy, producing the light, airy crust that defines Roman-style pizza al taglio. The selection changes daily, but you’ll often find combinations that go beyond the standard pizzeria menu, such as eggplant with arugula, mortadella with pistachio pesto, or grilled zucchini with burrata.
While the Roman slices are the main attraction, Mozzafiato also serves New York-style pizza along with a full menu of pastas, salads, heroes, and other Italian specialties. If you’re looking for some of the best Roman-style pizza on Long Island but don’t want to make the trip to Nassau County, Mozzafiato is well worth the stop.
What to Get: The Roman Style Al Taglio Pizza.
Mikes Underground
Mike’s Underground Pizza is one of the most unique pizza operations on Long Island. There is no storefront, dining room, or walk-in counter. Just some of the best pizza on Long Island delivered to your door or handed off at a designated pickup location.
If you live within the delivery zone around Amityville, you’re set. If not, Mike’s has an unconventional solution. You can arrange to meet a driver at pickup spots in Amityville, West Babylon, or Massapequa. It may sound a little unusual, but after your first order, you’ll understand why people go through the extra effort.
The pizza leans classic New York style, with a crust that strikes a great balance between crisp and chewy. The sauce, cheese, and dough all feel perfectly proportioned, which is harder to pull off than most people realize. It’s the kind of pizza that reminds you how good a simple New York slice can be when every detail is dialed in.
You can order online or text your order directly. Just know that once you figure out the process, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself planning the next order before you’ve finished the first one.
What to Get: NY Style whole pies only
Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana
Neapolitan pizza will probably never be as popular on Long Island as a classic New York slice, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth seeking out. And if you’re looking for the best Neapolitan pizza on Long Island, Saverio’s in North Massapequa is where I would start.
Saverio’s takes the traditional approach, using 00 Caputo flour, San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella. The pies are cooked in a Mario Acunto brick oven imported from Naples and fired to around 850°F, creating the charred, blistered crust and soft center that define great Neapolitan pizza.
What makes Saverio’s even more interesting is that the pizzeria is attached to the family’s Italian pork store, which has been in business since 1967. You can stop in for a pizza and leave with housemade sausages, imported cheeses, charcuterie, fresh pasta, sauces, and other Italian specialties. It’s worth spending a few extra minutes browsing before heading home.
For me, Saverio’s serves the best Neapolitan pizza on Long Island and is one of the few places that truly captures the style you’ll find in Naples.
What to Get: Neapolitan Pies
King Umberto
King Umberto’s has been a Long Island fixture since 1976, when it opened at the corner of Meacham Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont. What started as a neighborhood pizzeria with a small bar eventually expanded into the large restaurant and pizza shop that stands there today.
On my first visit, I walked into the pizza shop without realizing there was a massive dining room and outdoor patio tucked away behind it. When the guy behind the counter found out it was my first time there, he threw a couple of extra slices onto my tray so I could try more of the menu. That kind of old-school hospitality feels increasingly rare.
King Umberto’s is best known for its grandma and Sicilian slices, both of which have developed a loyal following over the years. If you’re searching for some of the best Sicilian pizza on Long Island, this is one of the places that belongs in the conversation.
Given the name and its proximity to Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, comparisons between the two are inevitable. There is some local lore connecting the restaurants, although I’ve never been able to verify exactly how much of it is true. What I can say is that King Umberto’s has spent nearly 50 years building its own reputation and remains one of the most popular pizza spots on Long Island.
What to Get: Grandma and Sicilian Slices
Umberto's of New Hyde Park
Founded in 1965 by Umberto Corteo, this two-story pizzeria and restaurant has been a fixture in New Hyde Park for more than half a century. While the building has evolved over the years, the pizza remains one of the biggest draws.
You simply can’t talk about the best pizza on Long Island without talking about Umberto’s.
The restaurant is best known for its original grandma pizza, a thin, square pie with a crisp crust and just the right balance of sauce and cheese. In fact, Umberto’s is widely credited with helping popularize the grandma slice throughout Long Island and the greater New York area.
The Sicilian slices deserve just as much attention. With their airy interior, crisp edges, and sturdy structure, they’re among the best Sicilian slices on Long Island and one of the reasons the pizzeria has remained so popular for decades.
Whether you’re heading to a game at UBS Arena or simply passing through Nassau County, the original Umberto’s is worth the stop. Beyond the pizza, there’s also a full menu of pasta, heroes, and Italian specialties if you’re looking for a sit-down meal.
What to Get: Grandma and Sicilian Slices
Tori T's Pizzeria
Victoria “Tori” Tiso learned how to make pizza from her parents, the owners of Louie & Ernie’s, one of the Bronx’s most respected pizzerias. She brought that experience with her when she opened Tori T’s Pizzeria in Malverne in 2024, and the result is my pick for the best Detroit-style pizza on Long Island.
Detroit-style pizza is often compared to Sicilian because both are baked in rectangular pans, but they’re very different pies. In Detroit style, the mozzarella is pushed all the way to the edges of the pan, where it caramelizes into a crispy cheese crust that ends up being one of the best parts of the pizza. The sauce is layered on top of the cheese, and the crust comes out thick, airy, and crisp on the bottom.
Tori T’s is still relatively new, but it has already developed a loyal following in Malverne and beyond. The Louie & Ernie’s pedigree may get people through the door, but the pizza is what brings them back. If you’ve never had Detroit-style pizza before, this is one of the best places on Long Island to try it for the first time.
What to Get: Detroit Style
Collosseo
Colosseo Pizza might serve my favorite grandma slice on Long Island. The crust hits that perfect balance of crispy on the bottom and airy in the middle, with just enough sauce to complement the cheese rather than overwhelm it. It’s the kind of slice that seems simple at first, but by the time you’re halfway through it, you’re already thinking about ordering another.
While Colosseo is also known for its Sicilian slices, the grandma pie is the reason I keep coming back. If it’s your first visit, that’s where I’d start.
Located in Port Jefferson Station, Colosseo is one of the best pizza spots in Suffolk County and well worth the drive on its own. That said, it’s also conveniently close to Tara Inn, one of my favorite bars on Long Island. Make a stop at both and you’ve got the makings of a very good afternoon on the North Shore.
What to Get: Grandma and Sicilian Slices
Emilio's
Emilio’s has been a Long Island institution for decades, and if you find yourself on Jericho Turnpike in Commack, it’s worth stopping in. My daughter used to go to preschool nearby, so I’d occasionally stop in after pickup for a couple of Sicilian slices. The dining room feels old-school Italian American in the best way, the kind of place that hasn’t felt the need to reinvent itself because it already knows exactly what it is.
The pizza menu covers all the classics, but the Sicilian is the reason I come here. Thick, airy, and packed with flavor, it’s one of my favorite Sicilian slices on Long Island. The grandma slice is also worth trying, especially if you’re comparing some of the island’s best grandma pies, but I’d give the edge to the Sicilian.
Emilio’s has a full Italian menu if you’re looking for a sit-down meal, but I’m just as happy grabbing a couple of Sicilian slices at the counter and heading on my way.
What to Get: Grandma and Sicilian Slices
Dough & Co
Dough & Co in Huntington Village was probably the toughest inclusion on this list. There are a handful of Long Island pizza spots that could have filled this spot, but I keep coming back because the dough really is that good.
The Sicilian is the standout. It has a light, chewy interior, a crisp bottom, and some of the best dough you’ll find on Long Island. If you’re just stopping in for a quick slice, that’s where I’d start.
That said, if they happen to have the Main St Heat or the Pork Store available by the slice, the decision gets a lot harder. The Main St Heat combines a Margherita base with jalapeños, pepperoni, and hot honey, a combination that sounds like it should be over the top but somehow works perfectly. The Pork Store takes things in a different direction with hot soppressata, nduja, and prosciutto, making it one of the boldest slices on the menu.
The Huntington Village location is the original and the one I’d recommend visiting. Surrounded by some of the best restaurants, bars, and shops in Huntington, it’s an easy stop whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or spending the afternoon exploring the village.
What to Get: Grandma, Sicilian, or NY Style
Dive Bar Pizza
Dive Bar Pizza started in Amagansett before relocating to Montauk in 2024, and if you find yourself out on the East End, it’s my pick for the best pizza in the area. The name tells you exactly what to expect: a casual, unpretentious spot where the focus is squarely on the pizza.
The New York-style slices strike a nice balance between a crisp crust and a foldable interior, making them easy to eat whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or stopping in after a day at the beach. While plenty of restaurants in Montauk serve pizza, few make it the main attraction the way Dive Bar does.
The year-round hours are also worth noting. Montauk has no shortage of places to eat and drink during the summer season, but the options thin out considerably once the crowds leave town. Dive Bar Pizza stays open through the off-season, making it one of the more reliable places to grab a slice whether you’re visiting in July or January.
If you’re making the drive to Montauk, I’d add it to the itinerary. It may not be the reason for the trip, but it’s one of the better meals you’ll find once you get there.
What to Get: New York Style
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Island Pizza
What is the best pizza on Long Island?
My pick for the best pizza on Long Island is Dario’s Pizza in West Hempstead. The Roman-style square slices are excellent, but it’s the New York style pepperoni pizza with Mike’s Hot Honey that keeps me coming back. Other top contenders include Taglio, Nico’s Charred Pies, and Mike’s Underground Pizza.
Who has the best New York style pizza on Long Island?
For classic New York style pizza, Dario’s Pizza is my favorite. Mike’s Underground is another excellent option, producing some of the most consistently impressive whole pies on Long Island.
Who has the best grandma pizza on Long Island?
Umberto’s of New Hyde Park helped popularize the grandma slice and remains one of the most important pizzerias on Long Island. Personally, my favorite grandma slice comes from Colosseo Pizza in Port Jefferson Station, with King Umberto and Dough & Co also making excellent versions.
What is the best Sicilian pizza on Long Island?
King Umberto, Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, Emilio’s, and Colosseo all serve outstanding Sicilian pizza. If you’re specifically looking for the best Sicilian pizza on Long Island, I would start with King Umberto or Umberto’s.
Where can I get Roman style pizza on Long Island?
Taglio in Mineola, Dario’s Pizza in West Hempstead, and Mozzafiato in Centereach are my favorite spots for Roman-style pizza al taglio on Long Island. These rectangular pizzas are baked in blue-steel pans and sold by the slice, similar to what you’ll find in Rome.
What is the best Neapolitan pizza on Long Island?
Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana in North Massapequa is my pick for the best Neapolitan pizza on Long Island. The pies are made with imported Italian ingredients and baked in a traditional wood-fired oven imported from Naples.
What is the best Detroit-style pizza on Long Island?
Tori T’s Pizzeria in Malverne serves my favorite Detroit-style pizza on Long Island. The thick, airy crust and caramelized cheese edges make it one of the most unique pizzas featured on this list.
What are the best pizza places on Long Island?
If you’re looking for the best pizza places on Long Island, start with Dario’s Pizza, Taglio, Nico’s Charred Pies, Mike’s Underground Pizza, Saverio’s, King Umberto, Umberto’s of New Hyde Park, Tori T’s, Colosseo, Emilio’s, Dough & Co, and Dive Bar Pizza.
Long Island pizza is every bit as diverse as the pizza scene in New York City. You can spend one weekend eating grandma and Sicilian slices at institutions like Umberto’s and King Umberto’s, then spend the next chasing Roman-style pizza at Taglio and Mozzafiato or wood-fired pies at Nico’s Charred Pies.
That’s part of what makes Long Island such a great place for pizza. The island has its own traditions, but there’s also room for newer styles and creative pizza makers to put their own spin on things. Whether your preference is New York style, Neapolitan, Detroit, Sicilian, grandma, or Roman al taglio, there’s a spot on this list worth seeking out.
I’ll continue updating this guide as I discover new pizza places that deserve consideration, so if you have a favorite that I missed, let me know in the comments.
If you’re planning a longer food-focused trip around Long Island, check out my guides to the best restaurants in Huntington, best restaurants in Port Jefferson, and the best restaurants in Greenport for more places to eat and drink across the island.
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